Stress fracture of the scaphoid combined with the distal radial epiphysiolysis.

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H Inagaki,

G Inoue

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai Hospital, Japan.

Abstract

A stress fracture of the scaphoid combined with distal radial epiphysiolysis occurred in a 16 year old badminton player. Repeated shearing and torsional forces by excessive wrist movement from hitting a shuttle probably cause stress injuries in both the scaphoid and the distal radius.

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